Job Information
Living Legends Health Activities Assistant Director in CHEEKTOWAGA, New York
Description
Activities Assistant Director
STARTING RATE: $17.50/hr. ($17.50 - $18.50/hr., depending on experience)
SHIFT: Full-Time
BENEFITS:
Weekly Paychecks
Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
Referral Bonus up to $1,000/referral
Retirement/401k
Flexible Schedules
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Activities Assistant Director Assists the Activity Director in all aspects of the department, as assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinates the activities program with the president’s schedule of other services
Develop a monthly person-centered activity schedule based on individual and group needs, interests, capabilities, and cultural backgrounds
Supervises and schedules companion aides while working on activities
Documents all interactions with resident and family in the assessment, care plan, and progress notes as required by federal and state requirements
Follows universal Precautions and Infection Control Techniques
Assess needs and maintain an adequate supply of materials to implement activity programs
Maintain an activity attendance record for each resident
REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma
Occupational Therapy or Recreation Assistant Experience preferred
Minimum of 1 year working in LTC
Minimum of 2 years experience in LTC workplace in activities program preferred
Demonstrates excellent customer service by building effective relationships and communicating with other team members and interdisciplinary teams
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Apply online or send your resume and cover letter to:
Garden Gate Health Care Facility
Attn: David Carr, Recruiter
2365 Union Rd
Buffalo, NY 14227
Call: 716-668-8100 for more information
Text 716-374-1713 for more information.
ABOUT US:
The McGuire Group is a portfolio of six health care facilities in New York state, including: Autumn View Health Care Facility in Hamburg; Brookhaven Health Care Facility in East Patchogue; Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga; Harris Hill Nursing Facility in Williamsville; Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda and Seneca Health Care Center in West Seneca. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and VestraCare.
Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.
Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)